— Portrait · Shaï Gerena —
BJJ CompétitionNoGi ProCours privés
Philosophy
« Jiu-Jitsu is not an accumulation of techniques. It's a language. My role is to make it legible for you—so that every class brings you closer to a game that is uniquely yours. »
Shaï started BJJ as a teenager. Competition quickly became his mode of expression: the European circuit, national team selections, international podiums. In 2024, he founded NewArt in Wavre—the academy he wished he had found at the beginning of his journey: demanding, structured, and deeply human.
Teaching Style
- Monthly thematic cycles
- Targeted situational drilling
- Controlled, progressive sparring
- Private video analysis and game planning
Technical Signature
- Heavy guard passing
- Back take systems
- Modern leg locks (NoGi)
— A word from the coach —
« The tatami doesn't lie It reveals.. »
— Shaï Gerena
Achievements & Journey
The numbers speak for themselves.
- IBJJF World Vice-Champion01
- 2x IBJJF European Champion02
- Member of the Belgian National Team since 201903
The Team
The rest of the staff.
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